[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 202 (Thursday, October 18, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64143-64144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-25637]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; 
Chattem Chemicals, Inc.

    By Notice dated June 18, 2012, and published in the Federal 
Register on June 26, 2012, 77 FR 38086, Chattem Chemicals, Inc., 3801 
St. Elmo Avenue, Building 18, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409, made 
application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to 
be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic classes of 
controlled substances:

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                    Drug                               Schedule
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Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (2010)...........  I
4-Methoxyamphetamine (7411)................  I
Dihydromorphine (9145).....................  I
Amphetamine (1100).........................  II
Methamphetamine (1105).....................  II
Lisdexamfetamine (1205)....................  II
Methylphenidate (1724).....................  II
Pentobarbital (2270).......................  II
Codeine (9050).............................  II
Dihydrocodeine (9120)......................  II
Oxycodone (9143)...........................  II
Hydromorphone (9150).......................  II
Hydrocodone (9193).........................  II

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Meperidine (9230)..........................  II
Methadone (9250)...........................  II
Methadone intermediate (9254)..............  II
Morphine (9300)............................  II
Oripavine (9330)...........................  II
Thebaine (9333)............................  II
Opium tincture (9630)......................  II
Opium, powdered (9639).....................  II
Opium, granulated (9640)...................  II
Oxymorphone (9652).........................  II
Noroxymorphone (9668)......................  II
Alfentanil (9737)..........................  II
Remifentanil (9739)........................  II
Sufentanil (9740)..........................  II
Tapentadol (9780)..........................  II
Fentanyl (9801)............................  II
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    The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances 
in bulk for distribution and sale to its customers. Regarding (9640) 
the company plans to manufacture another controlled substance for sale 
to its customers.
    No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered 
the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined that the registration of 
Chattem Chemicals, Inc., to manufacture the listed basic classes of 
controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this 
time. DEA has investigated Chattem Chemicals, Inc., to ensure that the 
company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The 
investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's 
physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance 
with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and 
history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823(a), and in accordance 
with 21 CFR 1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as 
a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances 
listed.

    Dated: October 9, 2012.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-25637 Filed 10-17-12; 8:45 am]
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